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Galle Itinerary

Two Days in Galle

2-day Galle itinerary for $60-90. Tested route with times and costs.

Budget$60-90
Duration2 days
Best SeasonDecember to March

Best for Travellers wanting fort exploration plus beach time

Your Itinerary

1

Day 1 - Fort and Local Life

approximately 5km$30-45
8:30

Galle Fort Ramparts

2 hoursFree

Start early to avoid crowds on the fort walls. The complete circuit takes you past the lighthouse, Flag Rock, and offers sunrise views over the ocean before the heat builds up.

Walking
11:00

National Maritime Museum

1 hour$2

Housed in a former Dutch warehouse, this museum displays ship models, maritime artifacts, and exhibits about Sri Lanka's trading history. The coral collection is particularly well-curated.

Walking
15:00

Galle Fort Shopping Streets

2 hoursFree to browse

Browse antique shops along Church Street and Leyn Baan Street for colonial furniture, old maps, and gemstones. Many shops occupy restored Dutch buildings with original features intact.

Lunch at Peddlar's Inn Cafe
Dinner at Heritage Cafe
2

Day 2 - Beaches and Culture

approximately 3km$30-45
9:00

Jungle Beach

3 hoursFree

This small cove is reached by a 10-minute forest path and offers excellent snorkeling with sea turtles often visible. The beach stays relatively uncrowded due to its hidden location.

Tuk-tuk· $2
13:30

Unawatuna Beach

2 hoursFree

Sri Lanka's most popular beach offers calm swimming conditions and beachfront restaurants. The coral reef protection makes this one of the safest swimming spots on the south coast.

Tuk-tuk· $4
16:00

Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum

1.5 hours$4

Located in Koggala, this museum showcases traditional Sri Lankan life through authentic village recreations, puppet shows, and craft demonstrations. The wooden architecture is worth seeing alone.

Lunch at Jungle Beach Restaurant
Dinner at The Fort Printers

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